Hi, I'm Andres Tabares Velez, a Shopify Developer and Software Engineer with over six years of experience building custom web applications, optimizing user interfaces, and delivering scalable solutions. I specialize in Shopify Liquid, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and theme customization, backed by a solid engineering foundation in C#, .NET, SQL Server, and API development. I diagnose complex issues, improve performance, and communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical teams. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to design elegant, maintainable solutions and to help clients grow their online stores. Whether it's debugging a tricky layout issue, integrating APIs, or refining UI/UX, I bring a pragmatic, results-driven approach and a passion for quality.

Andres Tabares Velez

Hi, I'm Andres Tabares Velez, a Shopify Developer and Software Engineer with over six years of experience building custom web applications, optimizing user interfaces, and delivering scalable solutions. I specialize in Shopify Liquid, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and theme customization, backed by a solid engineering foundation in C#, .NET, SQL Server, and API development. I diagnose complex issues, improve performance, and communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical teams. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to design elegant, maintainable solutions and to help clients grow their online stores. Whether it's debugging a tricky layout issue, integrating APIs, or refining UI/UX, I bring a pragmatic, results-driven approach and a passion for quality.

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Hi, I’m Andres Tabares Velez, a Shopify Developer and Software Engineer with over six years of experience building custom web applications, optimizing user interfaces, and delivering scalable solutions. I specialize in Shopify Liquid, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and theme customization, backed by a solid engineering foundation in C#, .NET, SQL Server, and API development. I diagnose complex issues, improve performance, and communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical teams.

I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to design elegant, maintainable solutions and to help clients grow their online stores. Whether it’s debugging a tricky layout issue, integrating APIs, or refining UI/UX, I bring a pragmatic, results-driven approach and a passion for quality.

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Language

English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Shopify Developer & Web Engineer at Freelance / Self-employed
January 1, 2020 - Present
Customized Shopify themes using Liquid, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Built custom sections, dynamic templates, and metafield-driven components. Troubleshot layout issues, JavaScript errors, and app conflicts. Improved store performance through code optimization and cleanup. Designed and developed websites for small businesses, including Madeira Hotel Boutique. Delivered documentation and collaborated with non-technical teams.
Software Development Analyst at Visionamos Cooperative Payment System
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
Developed and maintained financial web applications and APIs. Improved transaction performance and optimized backend processes. Implemented microservices and reduced deployment times. Debugged and updated existing software based on specifications. Collaborated with cross-functional teams and mentored junior developers. Ensured compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
Software Developer at Seadog Creative Labs
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Developed and supported web applications using PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS. Managed databases and performed functional testing. Deployed websites to hosting environments. Improved UI performance and collaborated with design teams.
Independent Developer at Independent / Self-employed
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2018
Gathered requirements, designed, documented, and developed custom applications. Built web solutions using Java, JSP, PHP, MySQL, Oracle. Performed testing, debugging, and deployment. Delivered end-to-end solutions for small businesses.
Freelance Shopify Developer & Web Engineer at Self-employed
January 1, 2020 - Present
Customized Shopify themes using Liquid, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Built custom sections, dynamic templates, and metafield-driven components. Troubleshooted layout issues, JavaScript errors, and app conflicts. Improved store performance through code optimization and cleanup. Designed and developed websites for small businesses, including Madeira Hotel Boutique. Delivered documentation and collaborated with non-technical teams.
Independent Developer at Freelance
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2018
Gathered requirements, designed, documented, and developed custom applications. Built web solutions using Java, JSP, PHP, MySQL, Oracle. Performed testing, debugging, and deployment. Delivered end-to-end solutions for small businesses.

Education

Diploma of Information Technology at Mindroom Innovation
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2027
English Language Studies (General English, Pronunciation, Cambridge B2, IELTS Prep) at Greenwich College
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor of Informatics Engineering at Politécnico Colombiano Jaime Isaza Cadavid
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Diploma of Information Technology at Mindroom Innovation
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2027
English Language Studies at Greenwich College
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor of Informatics Engineering at Politécnico Colombiano Jaime Isaza Cadavid
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Canadian Equivalency: Bachelor’s Degree (WES) at WES
January 11, 2030 - April 6, 2026

Qualifications

Canadian Equivalency: Bachelor’s Degree (WES)
January 11, 2030 - April 6, 2026
WinForms, ASP.NET, Web Services, Xamarin – Cedesistemas
January 1, 2019 - April 6, 2026
Diploma in .NET Technologies – Cedesistemas
January 1, 2019 - April 6, 2026
WinForms, ASP.NET, Web Services, Xamarin
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Diploma in .NET Technologies
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment